| Family: |
Rhinopteridae (Cownose rays) |
| Max. size: |
104 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlanitc: from the Gulf of Mexico to southern Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Median row of teeth is wider transversely to their lengths. Upper jaw has 9 series of teeth. Brown above, brownish white below. Darker towards the tips of the pectorals (Ref. 6902). |
| Biology: |
A benthopelagic species found inshore over sandy bottoms from nearshore to about 20 m depth. Feeds mainly on molluscs (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Pups 38-48 cm disc width at birth (Ref. 114953). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 21 June 2019 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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